Dear World Language Educators and programs in and outside of Nebraska, you are invited to participate in the 2024 Nebraska World Language Week (February 19 – 25, 2024). The 2024 Nebraska World Language Week theme is “Lead with Language.” Please check the following links to learn how to participate:  ...

Program Overview/Purpose The purpose of the reVISION Action Grant is to improve, modernize, and expand career and technical education (CTE) programs to align with Nebraska’s economic priorities and workforce demands. The reVISION Action grant program provides Perkins funds for eligible secondary and postsecondary recipients to help implement the reVISION action...

Raising the next generation is a shared responsibility. When families, communities and schools work together, students are more successful and the entire community benefits. Check out the resources supporting the framework for building greater support and capacity in schools, homes and communities, so ALL students have the chance to succeed. Pre-K A...

Links and Resources that Help Support the Nebraska K-12 History Standards *Please note that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization Test has been revised to now include 128 questions. A link to the test in its entirety can be found in the United States History section of this page....

The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), comprised of the State Board of Education and Commissioner of Education, is constitutionally charged with the general supervision and administration of the school system in the State of Nebraska (Nebraska Constitution, Article VII, Sec. 2). The State Board of Education is also to serve...

Essential Question What is the difference between weather and climate? Background Weather is the day-to-day change in the state of the atmosphere, reflected by such statements as the weather is sunny today, or it is cloudy today. Climate is the long -term conditions of the atmosphere at a place, such...

Essential Questions How do citizens protect their own rights by actively protecting the rights of others? Background Our government has evolved from colonial times to be one of the most effective forms of government in the world. We have a written Constitution with a Bill of Rights to guarantee our...

Essential Question How are federal and state powers and responsibilities distributed, shared, and limited by the United States Constitution? Background In a constitutional system, the powers of government may be retained by the central government, retained by smaller governmental units with the central government having limited powers, or power may...

The 2018 - 2020 Nebraska Statewide Digital Learning and Educational Technology Plan sets forth a commitment and vision for creating an environment in which personalized digital learning is provided to PK - 12 students throughout Nebraska giving them the skills needed for learning, earning, and living. The intention of the...

What's New ESSER 2-year Anniversary Status Report This page will elevate best practices, partnerships, and early impacts from ESSER statewide set aside funds.March 2023: ESSER 2-year Anniversary Impact Stories Math Testimonials 2023 Summer School Math Lesson Plans Early Evaluation ESSER Collaborative ELO Infographic School Mental Health Project Math Acceleration End...

BIO, PHOTOS AND VIDEO: https://www.milkeneducatorawards.org/educators/view/leslie-mcintosh Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca (SDA) Middle School reading and English Language Arts (ELA) teacher Leslie McIntosh has spent nearly her entire life in this community, and today, her commitment to her classroom and students earned her the very first Milken Educator Award in SDA Public Schools. The Award...

Nominations for the 2025 Nebraska Teacher of the Year Are Now Open Nebraska has amazing teachers and being able to recognize their excellence is one of the highlights of the year.  The Nebraska Department of Education is proud to provide an opportunity to recognize the best teachers in the state through the Nebraska Teacher of the Year Program. Do you know a teacher that should be our next Teacher of the Year?  Please take...

HISTORY The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) adopted the Future Ready framework as the structure for organizing and communicating the Future Ready Nebraska (FRN) plan in 2017. The Future Ready framework was developed by the Alliance for Excellent Education, a Washington, DC-based national policy and advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring...

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) held the organization’s first-ever Virtual National Leadership Conference. Instead of gathering in-person, students joined an online platform July 7-9, 2020, blending virtual reality and gaming technology to transform FCCLA’s National Leadership Conference into a dynamic, “on-demand” virtual experience. This year’s historic Virtual...